Senior Buyer

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Job Description Buyer: Purchasing Department: The Business: The business was founded in 2015 as a spin-out from The University of Oxford and designs and manufactures revolutionary flow control valves. This disruptive technology is currently deployed globally in water & gas distribution networks, oil & gas processes, and other industrial applications. Pressure Reducing Valves (PRVs) represent a £5bn sector of the global £70bn valve and actuator market. The Role: The Buyer will support the delivery of an efficient and commercially focused procurement function, ensuring the timely and cost-effective supply of materials and services. Working closely with internal stakeholders and external suppliers, the role will contribute to supplier performance management, operational continuity, and ongoing process improvement within the purchasing function. Key Responsibilities: Support procurement activities to ensure continuity of supply and alignment with production requirements Develop and maintain effective supplier relationships, ensuring strong communication and performance management Ensure purchasing activities comply with internal policies, procedures, and quality standards Monitor suppl...